Small intestine cancer Doctors in test — Page 2

Dr. Amit Tirosh is the Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) Service at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international authority on von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease and hereditary tumor syndromes. Dr. Tirosh contributed to global clinical guidelines for VHL management. He also leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab at Sheba.

• Contributor to the international expert panel on VHL management guidelines.
• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers in journals like JAMA and Gastroentrology.
• Maintains research affiliations with the NIH and the Weizmann Institute.
• Performs specialized NET treatments, including Lutetium-177 therapy and PRRT.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He has performed over 200 HIPEC procedures for complex abdominal cancers. He focuses on treating gastric cancer, sarcoma, and colorectal malignancies. Dr. Ben Yaacov holds board certifications in both General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

• Completed surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Uses NanoKnife and microwave liver ablation for targeted tumor treatment.
• Maintains ESSO certification for cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed leads the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospital. He treats complex blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Mohamed is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Hematology and ASBMT.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Manages aggressive acute leukemia and chronic blood disorders.
• Treats complications arising from various solid tumors.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that handles 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Senior radiation oncologist with expertise in small intestine cancer – Head of Radiation Oncology at German Oncology Center, Limassol.

• Trained at leading institutions including Medical School of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
• Over 13 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Active in interventional radiation oncology techniques

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a leading oncologist specializing in breast, colorectal, and urogenital cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Works at a leading JCI-accredited oncology center

Ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 25 years of experience of oncology expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
• Performed 1,100+ cancer treatments
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology organizations
• Published 42 articles in international journals

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in gastrointestinal tumors and personalized oncology treatments, including small intestine cancer. His training spans Turkey and the USA, with a focus on the latest therapies.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Uses immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs
• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA
• Treats patients from multiple countries including Azerbaijan and the USA

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authored books.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Rambam Medical Centre

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has over 20 years of experience of experience in medical oncology, specializing in small intestine cancer at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Associate professor with extensive clinical and academic background
• Recipient of the Oncology Research Award by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published over 20 papers and 10 book chapters in medical oncology
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü has over 33 years of experience as a medical oncologist specializing in solid tumors, including small intestine cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• ECFMG and ESMO-certified ensuring international standards of care
• Specializes in breast, colorectal, and lung cancers alongside small intestine cases
• Published 110+ research papers on cancer management
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, training future oncologists
• Recipient of GATA Education and Teaching Success Awards

Dr. Wolf leads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center, one of Israel's largest and most prominent hospitals.

• Head of the Division that treats complex gastrointestinal cancers
• Holds degrees and extensive training in medical oncology
• Experienced in managing rare cancer cases like those in the small intestine
• Works within a major academic medical center for advanced treatment protocols

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is one of Turkey's top pancreatic cancer specialists, practicing at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006.

• Trained in general surgery at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar KEAH in Istanbul
• Completed da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training at Acıbadem University
• Attended advanced Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec courses
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School

900+ oncology procedures performed – Dra. Buxó specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 18 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Focuses exclusively on gastrointestinal cancers
• Skilled in a wide range of oncology treatments

Specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis and advanced abdominal cancers at Centro Médico Teknon – one of Spain's leading centers.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in peritoneal oncology
• Conducts clinical trials for new surgical techniques
• Published author in national and international journals
• Member of five international oncology societies
• Expert in minimally invasive and robotic procedures

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis, trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Member of the American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital (2015-2019)
• Multiple academic awards for surgical excellence